Happy Hump Day to all my blogging buddies and stitching pals!
I had a finish over the weekend and thought I'd share with you:
"February Cottage"
Designed by: Country Cottage Needleworks ~ Nikki Leeman
Copyright 2011
Stitched with Crescent Colours and DMC
Here is how...
both of my cottages look on my big piece of 32 ct. Toasted Almond linen:
I'm really pleased...
with how they are turning out so far. I've stitched them over two linen threads, and put two stitches in between the months. But since now I'm looking at my picture....I see that I've made a big faux pas....look at my bottom row, I'm off one stitch - I put it too close to my January cottage, so guess what?! Ribbit...I guess out comes the seam ripper!
Until next time...
whilst I rip and re-stitch, I'll definitely be keeping my hands to work and heart to God!
Hugs and Love from your resident dimwit,
Vonna
Lovely finish and I love the contrast between both January and February..what a pity its one row out but that would bug me to and I'd have to frog also lol. Love how both look together, looking forward to seeing more of the cottages.
ReplyDeleteLooking at the picture, I had Eliza Doolitle singing in my head imediatly "Lovely, lovely...". Can't wait to see the others! "lovely, lovely...."
ReplyDeleteHugs
When you say ribbit, you do mean only the bottom border don't you?!! They are beautiful. On a side note, the children are just beautiful. Little Ellie isn't so little any more. Still too cute for her own good though.
ReplyDeleteYour house is so cute and the two of them together so wonderful! This is going to make a great piece when it's completely finished. Love the colors in it!
ReplyDeleteLooking good. I haven't received the February cottage yet, but I can hardly wait.
ReplyDeleteI never noticed the oopsy until you mentioned it. These cottages are looking wonderful together.
ReplyDeleteWow they both are looking so sweet..well done
ReplyDeleteHugs cucki xxx
Your cottages look stunning together! I never would have noticed your oopsy if you hadn't said
ReplyDeleteYour choice of linen is FABULOUS! Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteVonna they are great. No one would have noticed the slight deviation. LOL
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, I cant wait to start my cottages, I have been trying to finish up LHN 2011 ornaments and don't want to start anything until that is finished
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful, Vonna!
ReplyDeleteVonna, your houses are just lovely! I'm looking forward to seeing each addition.
ReplyDeleteYour cottages are gorgeous Vonna. Just love those colours in them.
ReplyDeleteI love your choice of Toasted Almond linen ... the Jan & Feb cottages look lovely stitched against that background, as I am sure the rest of the cottages will, as well. I wouldn't beat myself up over that small error on the bottom line ... it is frustrating when an accomplished stitcher like yourself lets her attention wander for a split second and makes a rookie error ... but the difference is the experienced stitcher sees the error almost immediately and fixes it ... which is a good thing!
ReplyDeleteThe cottages are lovely! Can't wait to see March's next to Feb! I love the colors in the March design!
ReplyDeleteYour cottages are so pretty! I can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabby you chose! And the contrasting color of Jan & Feb is a treat for the eyes...can't wait to see what's next! Sorry you have a frog infestation :o)
ReplyDeleteThey look beautiful next each other. I'm stitching on one piece too so was glad to read and see how many stitches you're leaving between each cottage. Hope your frogging goes quickly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I didn't notice you were off until you pointed it out.
ReplyDeleteI know when I do that, I usually rip b/c it always bothers me even if nobody else notices.
They are both lovely. I really like the colors they call for!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. I call it "unsewing," a term I got from my mother. I do a lot of it. Sometimes it seems like I rip out more than I put in. But I'm a perfectionist and it bugs me if it's not exactly right.
ReplyDeleteVery nice together and I love the fabric choice. I'm still waiting to receive my January one and haven't started February yet. So many projects, so little time!
Chelle
www.lifeonthedomesticfront.blogspot.com
These cottages are really lovely and look gorgeous stitched up:) Looking forward to seeing number three.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finish. Both cottages look lovely. Great choice of fabric. What a pity that you are a row out. Hopefully you don't have to rip too much. Crossing fingers here
ReplyDeleteI've said, repeatedly, that I'm a dork and my friends concur, lol. So don't feel bad for being the resident dimwit!!! We've all been there, I think. Your Feb looks lovely. I love the pinks and greens in it. Beautiful colors. You must have a very large piece of fabby as I'm gonna assume you're doing all twelve of them on it, Vonna. Grats on the almost finish (and may the frogging go quickly). Happy hump day to you too!
ReplyDeleteVonna - the first two cottages are gorgeous and I can't wait to see the rest. What size linen are you using for the entire piece?
ReplyDeleteohhh dear .... hope you don't have to take too much out ... they look gorgeous together :) did you use the recommended pinks for this one ??? love mouse xxxx
ReplyDeleteI hope there's not too much ripping involved. It looks great -- I love how the whole piece is coming out! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNice work, Vonna, despite the little boo boo.
ReplyDeleteYour comment reminds me of many years ago when I took my first quilting class. We were making a sampler quilt of different blocks and made the first two or three by hand. Then we made the next three on machine. Boy, did they go fast...but sometimes not exactly where they belonged. I remember learning to be patient while using the trusty seam ripper. The pay off was points that were points.
March will really be pretty added to the mix. I think my patterns are finally in the mail...maybe tomorrow?? More patience!
Bobbi
They look lovely side by side like that. Hope you don't have to take too much back out
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your weekend finish. The houses look very sweet together and the entire sampler of houses will look fabulous.
ReplyDelete(This is my second attempt at a comment. I think my first is floating in internet space somewhere.)
ReplyDeleteI love both the cottages. The colors are so pretty and I really like how you are doing them on one large piece of fabric. very nice. :)
Waouh! just perfect...
ReplyDeleteBisxxx
I love your stitching ...
ReplyDeletehave a good time my friend
marylin
FGRANCE
This is going to look wonderful so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat Toasted Almond is really setting off the cottages perfectly! Love them both. So sorry you have to frog though. Hope you have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty big ol' piece of linen! The cottages are right at home there. Guess it's nice to know that we ALL do it once in a while, but sorry you have to spend time with the rippit frogs!
ReplyDeleteBoth of those are beauties!! You are such a talent!! Have a great day!!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh Vonna - I hope you just mean you are frogging just the bottom border - AAACCKK - I'm not *THAT* much of a perfectionist to pull the whole block out. It looks lovely to me - Melody
ReplyDeleteOooooo~~~ These cottages are adorable!!!!!! Love them!!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cottages are beautiful. Lovely colours.
ReplyDeleteboth look so lovely! congrats on the finish!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking foward to seeing all the other cottages in the series!
I'm sorry that you'll have to frog a row :( - I like the idea of doing them all on one large piece of linen - they will be lovely when finished!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and shame on that old frog for messing with you.
ReplyDeleteLovely stitches. I think frogging comes into play to teach us patience - lots and lots of patience sometimes. Lol
ReplyDeleteooooh-weeeee! I can tell this is going to look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteso PINK and romantic, love it! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching! They are looking so pretty together. :)
ReplyDeleteVonna - they're looking so beautiful on the Toasted Almond linen! I'm so sorry about the frogging you'll have to do on the bottom. Stitching them all together on once piece of fabric is going to be great.
ReplyDeleteThe cottages are beautiful! Sorry you and the frog have to spend some time together, but you will be much happier if you do!!
ReplyDeleteSo fresh and pretty, Vonna--and to see all the cottages on one piece of fabric will be spectacular. Hope you can fix the "faux pas" without too much of a problem...
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing the March cottage :)
Your cottages are beautiful... it's going to be one amazing piece when they're all stitched up together!
ReplyDeleteThey do look fab all on one piece and such a bumhug about the bottom row - that damn frog does get about doesn't he!!
ReplyDeleteI am loving your piece thus far. Very pretty. I am certainly a fan of the pink.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
Beautiful cottages Vonna! I look forward to watching you stitch these!
ReplyDeleteVonna, It looks absolutely beautiful. You are a better woman than I am. Your children are blessed to have a mother with such patience and persistence. :) TFS this Vonna. Cathryn
ReplyDeleteYour cottages look great. Pity about the visit from the frog.
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute!!!! The colors are so pretty :-).
ReplyDeleteSorry about the froggin'
ReplyDeleteIt is looking lovely so far. !!!!!
Cute, cute, cute, cute, cute!!!! Can't wait to see March. :D
ReplyDeleteAh, Vonna, that really stinks (to be off just one stitch like that). But it looks lovely all the same!
ReplyDeleteThose cottages are so cute!
ReplyDeletegorgeous stitching, they look wonderful together.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet and charming cottage! They both looks great together!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tatyana
LOVELY handwork! Oh, to live in one of your cozy cottages...**sigh**
ReplyDeleteWishing you peaceful stitching...
Warmly,
Judy
Looking good, Vonna! Such prety, sweet colors. Sorry about the frogging - hope it goes/went quickly!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!! I love watching this piece grow...
ReplyDeleteSorry you have to rip it. I've had a bad case of them here lately myself. Regardless, it looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh Vonna, these are going to look fantastic stitched all together on that lovely fabric! I would never have noticed your error if you hadn't said anything. I know, I know, it would bother any of us if we were the ones stitching it.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing next month's offering!
These look great together. I can't wait to see how all 12 months look on one piece. :)
ReplyDeleteJen
Great to see the cottages on one piece of linen. And I think the linen colour is perfect for them. I also have a big piece of Toasted Almond, I should use it more often.
ReplyDeleteI really like these patterns and yours looks great on that piece of fabric.
ReplyDeleteCute finish - it looks so great on that fabric! You are going to have a stunning piece by the end of the year!
ReplyDeleteThe colour of this piece of fabric looks absolutly great !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful process!!!
Beautiful work! Sorry you have to frog.
ReplyDeleteThey look great! Love the colors. Can't wait to see the rest.
ReplyDeleteI just saw some very similar photos on Edgar's blog ... but with color variations. I love the way different stitchers can take the same design and come up with entirely different interpretations. Beautiful work. The final project is bound to be spectacular.
ReplyDeleteVonna, that is absolutely beautiful. Love the fabric choice and I'm Happy Dancing with you big time! Congratulations on your finish. (Can't wait to see March!!) :)
ReplyDeleteI love how this is looking on the fabric. I may have to add these to my list! I feel your pain - I have frogged my current stitchy project twice (maybe I need a remedial math class?) and today I sewed both sides of a quilt border to the wrong side - at least they matched!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching on your cottages.
ReplyDeleteWhat's wrong with me? I don't see the error. :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job Vonna...even if there is an error.
Your cottages look great Vonna cant wait to see March :)
ReplyDeleteAfter a lot of looking I finally saw what you mean but it is not noticable, they are beautiful. Well done, don't uinpick, it looks great
ReplyDeleteThe cottages look completely fabulous. Is the Amber/Toasted Almond linen good for white floss showing up well? It looks like it.
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